Citation

Aymer SR. J. Aggression Maltreat. Trauma 2021; 30(7): 845-860.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10926771.2019.1667465

PMID

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Abstract

This study sought to understand abused mothers' perceptions of how their adolescent sons (ages 13-17) have been affected by intimate partner violence in the home. In-depth interviews with 10 mothers who resided in battered women's shelters illuminated four broad themes: (1) violence experienced by mothers; (2) the impact of violence on mothering; (3) sons' anger, violence, and rage toward fathers and stepfathers; and (4) mothers' interpretations of their sons' reactions to being exposed to violence. A significant finding indicated that, although mothers had to cope with partner violence themselves, they were also cognizant of how violence impacted their sons; and as a result. this may have been a motivating factor to seek shelter services, which was a precursor to leaving their abusers.

Language: en

Keywords

Abused mothers; adolescent males; intimate partner abuse; victims